EP4015888A1 - Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system - Google Patents
Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP4015888A1 EP4015888A1 EP20215491.0A EP20215491A EP4015888A1 EP 4015888 A1 EP4015888 A1 EP 4015888A1 EP 20215491 A EP20215491 A EP 20215491A EP 4015888 A1 EP4015888 A1 EP 4015888A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- tube
- groove
- tube assembly
- assembly according
- thread
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 238000001223 reverse osmosis Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 15
- 230000000903 blocking effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 14
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 23
- 230000000149 penetrating effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 6
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000000429 assembly Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000012528 membrane Substances 0.000 description 2
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 description 2
- 238000010612 desalination reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002699 waste material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000004065 wastewater treatment Methods 0.000 description 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L15/00—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
- F16L15/006—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints with straight threads
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L15/00—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
- F16L15/02—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints allowing substantial longitudinal adjustment by use of a long screw-threaded part
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F1/44—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
- C02F1/441—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis by reverse osmosis
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L15/00—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
- F16L15/006—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints with straight threads
- F16L15/008—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints with straight threads with sealing rings
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L15/00—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
- F16L15/04—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L15/00—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
- F16L15/06—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L15/00—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints
- F16L15/08—Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
- F16L55/07—Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L58/00—Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
- F16L58/18—Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings
- F16L58/182—Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings for screw-threaded joints
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
- Y02A20/124—Water desalination
- Y02A20/131—Reverse-osmosis
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a tube assembly comprising an inner tube having an outer thread, an outer tube having an inner thread engaging the outer thread and means for securing an angular position between the inner tube and the outer tube.
- the invention relates to a pressure exchanger and a reverse osmosis system comprising such a pressure exchanger.
- the invention is described with reference to a reverse osmosis system which is used, for example, for the desalination of salt water or for the waste water treatment.
- a reverse osmosis system which is used, for example, for the desalination of salt water or for the waste water treatment.
- liquid under a high pressure is pumped into a high-pressure chamber of the reverse osmosis system which is limited by a membrane. Part of the liquid penetrates through the membrane and enters a low-pressure chamber in which desalinated or purified liquid can be gained.
- the liquid in the high-pressure chamber having a higher concentration of salt is outputted from the high-pressure chamber.
- the high-pressure liquid is supplied to a pressure exchanger which transfers the high pressure to fresh liquid to be desalinated or treated.
- Each pressure exchanger must be connected to four connections on a manifold system, i.e. on two low-pressure manifolds and two high-pressure manifolds. In the high-pressure manifolds the pressure is typically around 60 barg.
- a connection between a manifold and a port of a pressure exchanger can be established by means of a tube assembly.
- the tube assembly in order to have a pressuretight connection, the tube assembly must have a length which is adapted precisely to the distance between the manifold of the reverse osmosis system and the pressure exchanger.
- the length of the pipes used for the connections must be precise enough that it is possible to securely engage the clamps into the grooves on the pipes,
- these grooved connections are pressurized to high pressures, they will extend themselves with high force until the clamps engage the sides of the grooves in the pipes.
- the high forces that act to extend the grooved connections can dislocate or damage connected equipment.
- the distances from the pressure exchangers to the mounting connections on the manifolds of the reverse osmosis system vary a bit.
- the length of the tube assemblies each must be adapted with very small tolerances, i.e. in the order of tenths of millimetres. The same applies if the pressure exchangers have been demounted for service purposes. Normally, this adaption is made by making the tube pieces in individual length. However, it is difficult to keep tracks on all these tube pieces and normally it takes a lot of time to make these connections in such an installation.
- the object underlying the invention is to facilitate mounting and maintenance of a reverse osmosis system.
- the inner tube comprises at least one groove on its outer surface and the outer tube comprises an recess on its inner surface, wherein a blocking element is arranged in a space formed by the recess and the groove in overlapping relation with the groove and the recess.
- the use of the inner thread in the outer tube and the outer recess at the outer tube allows an adjustment of the length of the tube assembly. Once the suitable length is adjusted, the blocking element can be mounted in overlapping relation with the groove and the recess, so that it is no longer possible to rotate the two tubes in relation to each other.
- the recess is in form of an inner groove which is open to a front face of the outer tube. In this way it is possible to insert the blocking element from the front face of the outer tube once the outer groove and the inner tube have been brought in a fully overlapping relation.
- outer groove To differentiate between the inner groove in the outer tube and the groove on the outside of the inner tube, the last mentioned groove is termed "outer groove”.
- the blocking element is in form of a nut, wherein a screw penetrating the outer tube is threaded into the nut.
- a screw penetrating the outer tube is threaded into the nut.
- the outer tube comprises an opening through which the screw is threaded into the nut. As long as the screw is threaded into the nut it cannot get lost, since the screw is surrounded about the whole circumference by the outer tube.
- the blocking element comprises in circumferential direction of the tubes a width corresponding to the width of the inner recess and the width of the outer groove in circumferential direction.
- At least one of the grooves is an axial groove. This facilitates the insertion of the blocking element.
- the outer groove has an end at the side of the outer thread, wherein the end and the outer thread have a predetermined distance to each other.
- the inner tube comprises an inner end arranged in the outer tube, wherein a sealing ring is arranged between the inner end and the outer thread.
- the sealing ring is fixed in the outer tube. This means that the sealing ring moves together with the outer tube in relation to the inner tube.
- the sealing ring is a first sealing ring, wherein the outer tube comprises a drain hole and a second sealing ring is arranged on a side of the drain hole opposite the first sealing ring.
- the two sealing rings have a drain hole between them which makes it visible if the second sealing ring is failing and at the same time the first sealing ring ensures tightness towards the thread.
- the inner tube comprises more than one outer groove.
- a fine adjustment is possible which is not limited to a complete revolution of the inner tube and the outer tube in relation to each other.
- the thread has a pitch of 2 mm per revolution or less.
- the thread is a fine thread.
- the length of the tube assembly is changed by 2 mm or less.
- an adjustment in the magnitude of 2/6 mm or 1/3 mm is possible.
- the thread has a finer or smaller pitch or more outer grooves are provided, the resolution can even be increased.
- the invention relates also to a pressure exchanger comprising a high-pressure input port, a low-pressure output port, a low-pressure input port, and a high-pressure output port, wherein at least one of the ports is connected to a tube assembly as described above.
- the invention relates to a reverse osmosis system comprising such a pressure exchanger.
- Fig. 1 shows schematically a part 1 of a reverse osmosis system having low-pressure manifolds 2, 3 and high-pressure manifolds 4, 5. Furthermore, the part 1 comprises two pressure exchangers 6, 7. Each pressure exchanger 6, 7 comprises a high-pressure input 8, a high-pressure output 9, a low-pressure input 10 and a low-pressure output 11. The connection between the pressure exchanger 6 and at least one of the manifolds 2-5 is made by means of one or more tube assemblies 12 one of which is shown in more details in Fig. 3 to 7 .
- all connections between the pressure exchanger 6, 7 and the manifolds 2-5 comprise such a tube assembly 12.
- the tube assembly 12 comprises an inner tube 13 and an outer tube 14.
- the inner tube 13 comprises an outer thread 15.
- the outer tube 14 comprises an inner thread 16.
- the outer tube 14 is threaded with its inner thread 16 onto the inner tube 13 having the outer thread 15.
- the length of the tube assembly 12 varies in relation to the pitch of the threads 15, 16.
- the threads 15, 16 are fine threads having a pitch of 2 mm revolution or less. This means, that for each revolution of the outer tube 14 in relation to the inner tube 13 the length of the tube assembly 12 varies by 2 mm or less.
- the inner tube 13 comprises at least an outer groove 17 on its outer surface.
- the outer groove 17 is preferably an axial groove running parallel to an axis of the inner tube 13 and the outer tube 14.
- the outer groove 17 ends a distance before the outer thread 15.
- outer grooves 17 there are a number of outer grooves 17 on the outer surface of the inner tube 13. It is, for example, possible to provide six outer grooves 17 on the outer surface of the inner tube 13.
- the outer tube comprises an inner recess 18 on the inner side of the outer tube 14.
- the inner recess 18 can also be in form of a groove. This inner recess 18 is open to a front face 19 of the outer tube 14.
- the outer tube 14 comprises an opening 20 at the position of the inner recess 18. As can be seen in Fig. 6 , a screw 21 is put into the opening 20.
- a blocking element in form of a nut 22 is arranged in the outer groove 17 and then pushed through the front face 19 into the inner recess 18. When the nut 22 has reached the desired position, the screw 21 can be screwed into the nut 22.
- the nut 22 (or any other blocking element) has a width in circumferential direction which corresponds to the width of the outer groove 17 in circumferential direction and to the width of the inner recess 18 in circumferential direction.
- the screw 21 secures the nut 22 from being moved out of this space.
- the outer groove 17 ends with a distance to the outer thread 15, the outer groove 17 forms at the same time a safety means for ensuring that the overlap between the inner tube 13 and the outer tube 14 cannot fall below a predetermined length.
- the nut 22 can no longer be moved in overlapping relation to the opening 20 so that the screw 21 cannot be screwed into the nut 22. This is a clear indication for the person installing the tube assembly 12 that the overlapping is too small.
- a washer 23 is arranged between a head of the screw 21 and the outer tube 14.
- the type of washer can be chosen to be of a type that prevents loosening of the screw due to vibrations.
- the first sealing ring 24 is located on a side of the inner thread 16 opposite the opening 20.
- the outer tube 14 comprises a second sealing ring 26 arranged in a second circumferential groove 27.
- a drain hole 28 is located between the two sealing rings 24, 26.
- the two sealing rings 24, 26 form a seal for a medium flowing through the tube assembly 12 so that this medium cannot reach the threads 15, 16 and therefore the threads 15, 16 cannot corrode. Furthermore, the drain hole 28 makes it visible if the second sealing ring 26 is failing. In this case the first sealing ring 24 secures tightness towards the threads 15, 16.
- the inner tube has a first circumferential groove 29 at its end and the outer tube 14 has a second circumferential groove 30 near the end.
- a mounting flange in one end and a circumferential groove in another end or mounting flanges at both ends is possible.
- One part of the described tube assembly could be an integrated part of for example the port of the pressure exchanger.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Separation Using Semi-Permeable Membranes (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates to a tube assembly comprising an inner tube having an outer thread, an outer tube having an inner thread engaging the outer thread and means for securing an angular position between the inner tube and the outer tube.
- Furthermore, the invention relates to a pressure exchanger and a reverse osmosis system comprising such a pressure exchanger.
- The invention is described with reference to a reverse osmosis system which is used, for example, for the desalination of salt water or for the waste water treatment. To this purpose liquid under a high pressure is pumped into a high-pressure chamber of the reverse osmosis system which is limited by a membrane. Part of the liquid penetrates through the membrane and enters a low-pressure chamber in which desalinated or purified liquid can be gained. The liquid in the high-pressure chamber having a higher concentration of salt is outputted from the high-pressure chamber. However, in order not to waste the energy, which was necessary to produce the higher pressure, the high-pressure liquid is supplied to a pressure exchanger which transfers the high pressure to fresh liquid to be desalinated or treated.
- In a reverse osmosis system there are one or more pressure exchangers. Each pressure exchanger must be connected to four connections on a manifold system, i.e. on two low-pressure manifolds and two high-pressure manifolds. In the high-pressure manifolds the pressure is typically around 60 barg.
- A connection between a manifold and a port of a pressure exchanger can be established by means of a tube assembly. However, in order to have a pressuretight connection, the tube assembly must have a length which is adapted precisely to the distance between the manifold of the reverse osmosis system and the pressure exchanger. It is a defacto industry standard to use pipes with grooves, that are assembled with clamps that engage in the grooves, i.e. grooved connections. The length of the pipes used for the connections must be precise enough that it is possible to securely engage the clamps into the grooves on the pipes, Furthermore, when these grooved connections are pressurized to high pressures, they will extend themselves with high force until the clamps engage the sides of the grooves in the pipes. The high forces that act to extend the grooved connections can dislocate or damage connected equipment. These are the reasons that the length of the tube assembly must be adapted precisely.
- Because of fabrication tolerances on especially the big manifolds of the reverse osmosis system, the distances from the pressure exchangers to the mounting connections on the manifolds of the reverse osmosis system vary a bit. However, the length of the tube assemblies each must be adapted with very small tolerances, i.e. in the order of tenths of millimetres. The same applies if the pressure exchangers have been demounted for service purposes. Normally, this adaption is made by making the tube pieces in individual length. However, it is difficult to keep tracks on all these tube pieces and normally it takes a lot of time to make these connections in such an installation.
- The object underlying the invention is to facilitate mounting and maintenance of a reverse osmosis system.
- This object is solved with a tube assembly as described at the outset in that the inner tube comprises at least one groove on its outer surface and the outer tube comprises an recess on its inner surface, wherein a blocking element is arranged in a space formed by the recess and the groove in overlapping relation with the groove and the recess.
- The use of the inner thread in the outer tube and the outer recess at the outer tube allows an adjustment of the length of the tube assembly. Once the suitable length is adjusted, the blocking element can be mounted in overlapping relation with the groove and the recess, so that it is no longer possible to rotate the two tubes in relation to each other.
- In an embodiment of the invention the recess is in form of an inner groove which is open to a front face of the outer tube. In this way it is possible to insert the blocking element from the front face of the outer tube once the outer groove and the inner tube have been brought in a fully overlapping relation. To differentiate between the inner groove in the outer tube and the groove on the outside of the inner tube, the last mentioned groove is termed "outer groove".
- In an embodiment of the invention the blocking element is in form of a nut, wherein a screw penetrating the outer tube is threaded into the nut. When the screw is threaded into the nut, the nut is secured against a movement out of the outer groove and the recess. The screw penetrates the outer tube, i.e. it can be handled from the outside.
- In an embodiment of the invention the outer tube comprises an opening through which the screw is threaded into the nut. As long as the screw is threaded into the nut it cannot get lost, since the screw is surrounded about the whole circumference by the outer tube.
- In an embodiment of the invention the blocking element comprises in circumferential direction of the tubes a width corresponding to the width of the inner recess and the width of the outer groove in circumferential direction. Once the blocking element is inserted into the space formed by the inner recess and the outer groove there is no more a possibility for the tubes to be rotated in relation to each other.
- In an embodiment of the invention at least one of the grooves is an axial groove. This facilitates the insertion of the blocking element.
- In an embodiment of the invention the outer groove has an end at the side of the outer thread, wherein the end and the outer thread have a predetermined distance to each other. This is a simple way to make sure that the overlapping relation between the two tubes does not fall under a minimum overlapping. When the overlapping between the two tubes is too small the screw can no longer reach the nut which is a clear indication that the outer tube has threaded too far and the worker can immediately make a correction of the length of the tube assembly.
- In an embodiment of the invention the inner tube comprises an inner end arranged in the outer tube, wherein a sealing ring is arranged between the inner end and the outer thread. This has the technical effect that the thread is not exposed to media running through the tube assembly and therefore the thread cannot corrode.
- In an embodiment of the invention the sealing ring is fixed in the outer tube. This means that the sealing ring moves together with the outer tube in relation to the inner tube.
- In an embodiment of the invention the sealing ring is a first sealing ring, wherein the outer tube comprises a drain hole and a second sealing ring is arranged on a side of the drain hole opposite the first sealing ring. The two sealing rings have a drain hole between them which makes it visible if the second sealing ring is failing and at the same time the first sealing ring ensures tightness towards the thread.
- In an embodiment of the invention the inner tube comprises more than one outer groove. Thus, a fine adjustment is possible which is not limited to a complete revolution of the inner tube and the outer tube in relation to each other.
- In an embodiment of the invention the thread has a pitch of 2 mm per revolution or less. In other words, the thread is a fine thread. When the inner tube and the outer tube are rotated by one revolution, the length of the tube assembly is changed by 2 mm or less. When, for example six outer grooves are provided on the inner tube, an adjustment in the magnitude of 2/6 mm or 1/3 mm is possible. When the thread has a finer or smaller pitch or more outer grooves are provided, the resolution can even be increased.
- The invention relates also to a pressure exchanger comprising a high-pressure input port, a low-pressure output port, a low-pressure input port, and a high-pressure output port, wherein at least one of the ports is connected to a tube assembly as described above.
- Furthermore, the invention relates to a reverse osmosis system comprising such a pressure exchanger.
- An embodiment of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the drawing, wherein:
- Fig. 1
- shows schematically a part of a reverse osmosis system,
- Fig. 2
- shows schematically a sectional view of the part of the reverse osmosis system,
- Fig. 3
- shows a sectional view of a tube assembly,
- Fig. 4
- shows a perspective view of the tube assembly,
- Fig.5
- shows a perspective view of an inner tube,
- Fig. 6
- shows an enlarged view of a blocking means, and
- Fig. 7
- shows a perspective view of an outer tube of the tube assembly.
-
Fig. 1 shows schematically a part 1 of a reverse osmosis system having low-pressure manifolds pressure manifolds 4, 5. Furthermore, the part 1 comprises twopressure exchangers pressure exchanger pressure input 8, a high-pressure output 9, a low-pressure input 10 and a low-pressure output 11. The connection between thepressure exchanger 6 and at least one of the manifolds 2-5 is made by means of one ormore tube assemblies 12 one of which is shown in more details inFig. 3 to 7 . - In a preferred embodiment all connections between the
pressure exchanger tube assembly 12. However, this is not an absolute requirement. - The
tube assembly 12 comprises aninner tube 13 and anouter tube 14. Theinner tube 13 comprises anouter thread 15. Theouter tube 14 comprises aninner thread 16. Theouter tube 14 is threaded with itsinner thread 16 onto theinner tube 13 having theouter thread 15. - When the
outer tube 14 is rotated in relation to theinner tube 13, the length of thetube assembly 12 varies in relation to the pitch of thethreads threads outer tube 14 in relation to theinner tube 13 the length of thetube assembly 12 varies by 2 mm or less. - It is, however, not only necessary to adjust the length of the
tube assembly 12. A further requirement is that the adjusted length does not change after the adjustment. - In order to block the
tube assembly 12 after the adjustment of the length against a further change of the length, theinner tube 13 comprises at least anouter groove 17 on its outer surface. Theouter groove 17 is preferably an axial groove running parallel to an axis of theinner tube 13 and theouter tube 14. - The
outer groove 17 ends a distance before theouter thread 15. - As can be seen in particular in
Fig. 4 to 6 , there are a number ofouter grooves 17 on the outer surface of theinner tube 13. It is, for example, possible to provide sixouter grooves 17 on the outer surface of theinner tube 13. - The outer tube comprises an
inner recess 18 on the inner side of theouter tube 14. Theinner recess 18 can also be in form of a groove. Thisinner recess 18 is open to afront face 19 of theouter tube 14. - The
outer tube 14 comprises anopening 20 at the position of theinner recess 18. As can be seen inFig. 6 , ascrew 21 is put into theopening 20. - A blocking element in form of a
nut 22 is arranged in theouter groove 17 and then pushed through thefront face 19 into theinner recess 18. When thenut 22 has reached the desired position, thescrew 21 can be screwed into thenut 22. - This is possible, when the
outer groove 17 and theinner recess 18 overlap each other. - The nut 22 (or any other blocking element) has a width in circumferential direction which corresponds to the width of the
outer groove 17 in circumferential direction and to the width of theinner recess 18 in circumferential direction. Thus, when thenut 22 is inserted into a space which is formed by theouter groove 17 and theinner recess 18, there is no longer a possibility for a rotational movement of theouter tube 14 in relation to theinner tube 13. - The
screw 21 secures thenut 22 from being moved out of this space. - Since the
outer groove 17 ends with a distance to theouter thread 15, theouter groove 17 forms at the same time a safety means for ensuring that the overlap between theinner tube 13 and theouter tube 14 cannot fall below a predetermined length. When the outer tube has been screwed too far, thenut 22 can no longer be moved in overlapping relation to theopening 20 so that thescrew 21 cannot be screwed into thenut 22. This is a clear indication for the person installing thetube assembly 12 that the overlapping is too small. - Furthermore, a
washer 23 is arranged between a head of thescrew 21 and theouter tube 14. The type of washer can be chosen to be of a type that prevents loosening of the screw due to vibrations. - A
first sealing ring 24, for example in form of an O-ring, is arranged in acircumferential groove 25 in the inside of theouter tube 14. Thefirst sealing ring 24 is located on a side of theinner thread 16 opposite theopening 20. Furthermore, theouter tube 14 comprises asecond sealing ring 26 arranged in a secondcircumferential groove 27. Adrain hole 28 is located between the two sealing rings 24, 26. - The two sealing rings 24, 26 form a seal for a medium flowing through the
tube assembly 12 so that this medium cannot reach thethreads threads drain hole 28 makes it visible if thesecond sealing ring 26 is failing. In this case thefirst sealing ring 24 secures tightness towards thethreads - The inner tube has a first
circumferential groove 29 at its end and theouter tube 14 has a secondcircumferential groove 30 near the end. However, another solution is possible, for example a mounting flange in one end and a circumferential groove in another end or mounting flanges at both ends. - One part of the described tube assembly could be an integrated part of for example the port of the pressure exchanger.
Claims (14)
- Tube assembly (12) comprising an inner tube (13) having an outer thread (15), an outer tube (14) having an inner thread (16) engaging the outer thread (15), and means for securing an angular position between the inner tube (13) and the outer tube (14), characterized in that the inner tube (13) comprises at least an groove (17) on its outer surface and the outer tube (14) comprises an recess (18) on its inner surface, wherein a blocking element is arranged in a space formed by the recess (18) and the groove (17) in overlapping relation with the groove (17) and the recess (18).
- Tube assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess (18) is in form of an inner groove which is open to a front face (19) of the outer tube (14).
- Tube assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the blocking element is in form of a nut (22), wherein a screw (21) penetrating the outer tube (14) is threaded into the nut (22).
- Tube assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that the outer tube (14) comprises an opening (20) through which the screw (21) is threaded into the nut (22).
- Tube assembly according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the blocking element comprises in circumferential direction of the tubes (13, 14) a width corresponding to the width of the recess (18) and the width of the groove (17) in circumferential direction.
- Tube assembly according to any of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that at least one of the grooves is an axial groove.
- Tube assembly according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the groove (17) has an end at the side of the outer thread (15), wherein the end and the outer thread (15) have a predetermined distance to each other.
- Tube assembly according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the inner tube (13) comprises an inner end arranged in the outer tube (14), wherein a sealing ring (24) is arranged between the inner end and the outer thread (15).
- Tube assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that the sealing ring (24) is fixed in the outer tube (14).
- Tube assembly according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the sealing ring (24) is a first sealing ring, wherein the outer tube (14) comprises a drain hole (27) and a second sealing ring (26) is arranged on a side of the drain hole (27) opposite the first sealing ring (24).
- Tube assembly according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the inner tube (13) comprises more than one groove (17).
- Tube assembly according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the thread (15, 16) has a pitch of 2 mm per revolution or less.
- Pressure exchanger (6, 7) comprising a high pressure input port (8), a low pressure output port (9), a low pressure input port (11), and a high pressure output port (10), characterized in that at least one of the ports (8-11) is connected to a tube assembly (12) according to any of claims 1 to 12.
- Reverse osmosis system comprising a pressure exchanger (6, 7) according to claim 13.
Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
ES20215491T ES2942899T3 (en) | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-18 | Set of tubes, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system |
EP20215491.0A EP4015888B1 (en) | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-18 | Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system |
US17/548,759 US11713837B2 (en) | 2020-12-18 | 2021-12-13 | Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system |
CN202111557945.XA CN114645979A (en) | 2020-12-18 | 2021-12-17 | Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP20215491.0A EP4015888B1 (en) | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-18 | Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP4015888A1 true EP4015888A1 (en) | 2022-06-22 |
EP4015888B1 EP4015888B1 (en) | 2023-04-05 |
Family
ID=73855808
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP20215491.0A Active EP4015888B1 (en) | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-18 | Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system |
Country Status (4)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US11713837B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP4015888B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN114645979A (en) |
ES (1) | ES2942899T3 (en) |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US11885184B2 (en) * | 2021-05-12 | 2024-01-30 | Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations Llc | Pull-away shearing mechanism |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20040052639A1 (en) * | 2002-09-17 | 2004-03-18 | Al Hawaj Osama M. | Rotary work exchanger and method |
GB2490336A (en) * | 2011-04-26 | 2012-10-31 | Mackenzie Design Consultants Ltd | Releasable lock for securing threaded members |
WO2016174687A1 (en) * | 2015-04-30 | 2016-11-03 | Vectus Industries Limited | A pipe and coupler system |
WO2020008428A1 (en) * | 2018-07-06 | 2020-01-09 | Ashirvad Pipes Pvt. Ltd | Pipe and coupler joint with groove and multi lip seal |
Family Cites Families (27)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2575685A (en) | 1947-12-18 | 1951-11-20 | Shugart Ralph Leroy | Adjustable length pipe coupling |
US2805873A (en) | 1954-09-21 | 1957-09-10 | Pittsburgh Brass Mfg Company | Coupling for threadless pipes |
US3284561A (en) * | 1963-04-09 | 1966-11-08 | Canada Iron Foundries Ltd | Electrical conductivity means for pipe joint fittings |
US3907334A (en) * | 1974-11-04 | 1975-09-23 | Jr Enos L Schera | Linear adjustable telescopic nipple |
US3994516A (en) | 1975-03-05 | 1976-11-30 | Otis Engineering Corporation | Telescoping pipe coupling with improved pressure seal connection threads |
US4083410A (en) * | 1976-08-19 | 1978-04-11 | Central Sprinkler Corporation | Adjustable drop nipple for sprinkler heads |
US4907828A (en) | 1988-02-16 | 1990-03-13 | Western Atlas International, Inc. | Alignable, threaded, sealed connection |
US5363931A (en) * | 1993-07-07 | 1994-11-15 | Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Drilling stabilizer |
US5544922A (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1996-08-13 | Ebaa Iron, Inc. | Wedge assembly restraint |
CH693642A5 (en) * | 1999-06-15 | 2003-11-28 | Von Roll Infranet Sa | Pipe connection and such a pipe joint comprising Direction, adjustable hydrant. |
CA2416604A1 (en) | 2001-02-01 | 2002-08-08 | Phoenix Geometrix Llc | Quick locking pipe joint for plain or profiled pipe |
US6860514B2 (en) | 2002-01-14 | 2005-03-01 | Earthjtool Company, L.L.C. | Drill string joint |
US7201557B2 (en) * | 2005-05-02 | 2007-04-10 | Energy Recovery, Inc. | Rotary pressure exchanger |
EP2078867B1 (en) * | 2007-12-11 | 2018-05-30 | Grundfos Management A/S | Pressure exchanger for transferring pressure energy from one liquid flow to another liquid flow |
US20090261575A1 (en) * | 2008-04-22 | 2009-10-22 | Halliburton Energy Services Inc. | Adjustable Length Discharge Joint for High Pressure Applications |
US8474876B2 (en) * | 2010-04-22 | 2013-07-02 | Vetco Gray Inc. | Cam style anti-rotation key for tubular connections |
DE102011107348A1 (en) | 2011-06-29 | 2013-01-03 | Tracto-Technik Gmbh & Co. Kg | "Connection device" |
US9695795B2 (en) * | 2012-04-19 | 2017-07-04 | Energy Recovery, Inc. | Pressure exchange noise reduction |
US9714731B2 (en) * | 2012-10-12 | 2017-07-25 | Vetco Gray Inc. | Threaded connector locking device |
DE102012025187A1 (en) | 2012-12-27 | 2014-07-03 | Tracto-Technik Gmbh & Co. Kg | connecting device |
US10077858B2 (en) * | 2015-06-18 | 2018-09-18 | Vetco Gray, LLC | Anti-rotation key for threaded connectors |
WO2017106702A1 (en) | 2015-12-18 | 2017-06-22 | Nelco Energy Services Llc | Non-preloaded threaded pipe connection for temporary high pressure piping |
US10605012B2 (en) * | 2016-05-10 | 2020-03-31 | Vetco Gray, LLC | Drop in anti-rotation key |
CN205938270U (en) * | 2016-08-17 | 2017-02-08 | 绍兴职业技术学院 | Be applied to conveying line's sealing connecting piece |
US11261106B2 (en) * | 2018-02-19 | 2022-03-01 | Pentair Filtration Solutions, Llc | Methods for water blending control |
US20210239241A1 (en) * | 2020-02-03 | 2021-08-05 | Awc Frac Valves Inc. | Adjustable Pipe Spool and Connection Methods |
CN111911726A (en) * | 2020-08-31 | 2020-11-10 | 厦门中井科技有限公司 | Telescopic pipe fitting and connecting pipeline |
-
2020
- 2020-12-18 EP EP20215491.0A patent/EP4015888B1/en active Active
- 2020-12-18 ES ES20215491T patent/ES2942899T3/en active Active
-
2021
- 2021-12-13 US US17/548,759 patent/US11713837B2/en active Active
- 2021-12-17 CN CN202111557945.XA patent/CN114645979A/en active Pending
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20040052639A1 (en) * | 2002-09-17 | 2004-03-18 | Al Hawaj Osama M. | Rotary work exchanger and method |
GB2490336A (en) * | 2011-04-26 | 2012-10-31 | Mackenzie Design Consultants Ltd | Releasable lock for securing threaded members |
WO2016174687A1 (en) * | 2015-04-30 | 2016-11-03 | Vectus Industries Limited | A pipe and coupler system |
WO2020008428A1 (en) * | 2018-07-06 | 2020-01-09 | Ashirvad Pipes Pvt. Ltd | Pipe and coupler joint with groove and multi lip seal |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20220196189A1 (en) | 2022-06-23 |
EP4015888B1 (en) | 2023-04-05 |
US11713837B2 (en) | 2023-08-01 |
ES2942899T3 (en) | 2023-06-07 |
CN114645979A (en) | 2022-06-21 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP4015888A1 (en) | Tube assembly, pressure exchanger and reverse osmosis system | |
AU2014366892B2 (en) | Dismantling joint | |
US10130915B2 (en) | Self supporting structure for membrane crossflow cartridges | |
US4426103A (en) | Flange joint | |
AU2014326293A1 (en) | Self supporting structure for membrane crossflow cartridges | |
WO2016019470A1 (en) | Valve assembly | |
US20110233126A1 (en) | Reverse Osmosis Pressure Vessel End Cap Assembly | |
US9845908B2 (en) | Lightweight quick connector system | |
US20140007411A1 (en) | Adjustable pipe connector | |
US7530370B2 (en) | Marine valve adapter | |
CN211621784U (en) | Negative pressure-free equipment pipeline connecting structure of high-pressure water supply system | |
RU2645065C2 (en) | Valve unit | |
US10583399B2 (en) | Modular distributor head for membrane housing bodies | |
CN210739632U (en) | Hydraulic part joint with good sealing performance | |
US11486524B2 (en) | Pipe fitting | |
WO2017220723A2 (en) | Flange kit, fitting, and filling installation | |
CN105840858A (en) | Side-mounted type floating ball valve | |
CN219472481U (en) | Precision part with internal threads by using heat treatment method | |
US11821563B2 (en) | Detachable valve | |
US9551446B2 (en) | Face-to-face positive restrained rotating pipe flange | |
CN215950685U (en) | Sealing flange with pressure check ring | |
KR20230175243A (en) | Recoverable subsea filter module with filter box and filter box | |
US10876670B2 (en) | Blind flange and method of installing same for isolating hazardous energy within a facility | |
EP3466516B1 (en) | Sealed closure system for a cartridge filter and method for assembling same | |
JP2010503815A (en) | Threaded channel closure for tube heat exchangers |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20211111 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED |
|
INTG | Intention to grant announced |
Effective date: 20221122 |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GB Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 602020009442 Country of ref document: DE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: EP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 1558466 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20230415 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: ES Ref legal event code: FG2A Ref document number: 2942899 Country of ref document: ES Kind code of ref document: T3 Effective date: 20230607 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: LT Ref legal event code: MG9D |
|
P01 | Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered |
Effective date: 20230617 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: MP Effective date: 20230405 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: MK05 Ref document number: 1558466 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20230405 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230807 Ref country code: NO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230705 Ref country code: AT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: RS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: PL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230805 Ref country code: HR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230706 Ref country code: AL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 602020009442 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SM Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: DK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 Ref country code: CZ Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20231031 Year of fee payment: 4 |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
26N | No opposition filed |
Effective date: 20240108 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: ES Payment date: 20240112 Year of fee payment: 4 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20230405 |